19. CONNECTING TO FALASTEEN THROUGH TATREEZ WITH LAMA

LAMA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST AND HAS BEEN PRACTICING TATREEZ FOR 34 YEARS.

This episode will have you all in the feels and is a reminder to the power of connecting to Falasteen when in the diaspora — even if you’ve never stepped foot in Palestine. 

At the same time, don’t forget that Palestine is waiting for you and in addition to speaking up and fighting for Palestine in the diaspora, it is critical to maintain our connection to Palestine and her people by making every effort to visit Palestine in person. There is never going to be a perfect time and even under occupation it is imperative to speak to Palestinians on the ground, listen to their stories, and develop our own memories with the land.

We hope to see you in Palestine very soon!

You’ll hear about:

>> 1:19: Lama’s family’s connection to Palestine

>> 4:38: How Lama began tatreez

>> 7:00: Lama’s design approach (hint: she doesn’t plan, she just stitches!)

>> 12:00: Lama’s favorite motifs and city tatreez styles

>> 13:34: Making a thobe, soon? 

>> 16:38: Lama’s diaspora story

>> 18:23: Using tatreez in the diaspora

>> 23:59: Lama’s tatreez routine

>> 29:22: Why it’s so important for us to prioritize visiting Palestine

>> 38:18: The major life lesson Lama has learned from tatreez

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Links mentioned in this episode:

>> The Jerusalem Hotel

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